Wednesday 19th July, 2023 at 12:30pm
Gerry Britton today announced that he has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive at Partick Thistle Football Club. He will leave his position at the end of July, when he will also stand down as a Director of the Thistle Weir Youth Academy. His decision follows the club’s strong finish in the Premiership play offs in season 2022-23.
He said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I announce that I will be leaving Partick Thistle Football Club. I informed the Club of my wish to leave after what was an exhilarating end to the season past. Having now worked with the management and backroom staff to lay the foundations for the new season ahead, I feel now is the right time for me to leave the club to pursue other opportunities. It has been a great privilege to serve the club for the past five years in the Chief Executive role, and for the five years prior establishing the Thistle Weir Youth Academy as its first Academy Director. Whilst helping to lead the club through the Covid pandemic and the associated fall out was an unprecedented challenge, being part of the subsequent journey to win League One and then be within a penalty kick of promotion to the Premiership, created amazing memories that I will always cherish.
“I would like to thank all the staff, players, volunteers, supporters and board members I have encountered at the club over the past three decades. My association with the club dates back to 1992 when I first signed as a player for the late John Lambie. I have also served as first team manager, assistant manager, Academy Director and Chief Executive. It goes without saying that the club will always have a special place in my heart. Partick Thistle is a wonderful club with an amazing set of supporters who I want to personally thank for all their support. I wish the Club continued success, forever and ever”.
Partick Thistle interim Chairman Alistair Creevy said, “Gerry has been an outstanding employee of the Club both as a player and CEO. The Board wishes to thank Gerry for the dedication and service he has shown to the Club. We wish him every success in the future and look forward to seeing him back at Firhill supporting the Jags.”
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